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Borovets and skiing for the first time
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 12-15-09 01:07Borovets and skiing for the first time
Hey allGoing to Borovets on the 24th of Jan and will be travelling on my own ( SAD, yes but if I don't give it a go now I never will know if I like it ). Stopping at the Iglika Palace and booked up the whole package deal thingy with lessons. Any advise and tips are very much appreciated. Any other lone travellers get in touch !!
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Me, my brother and brother in law (Phil, Mick and Dave) are in the Iglika for a week from 23rd Jan so maybe we'll bump into each other. The Titanic is our usual bar of choice. 4th year in a row back to Boro and year 1 was my first go at skiing (wanted to give it a go before too old!). 2nd year I went by myself and had a good time. As lessons are all day and over lunch, you have the company of your ski group for a big chunk of the day. If the group gets on well, there are sometimes evening ...
Me, my brother and brother in law (Phil, Mick and Dave) are in the Iglika for a week from 23rd Jan so maybe we'll bump into each other. The Titanic is our usual bar of choice. 4th year in a row back to Boro and year 1 was my first go at skiing (wanted to give it a go before too old!). 2nd year I went by myself and had a good time. As lessons are all day and over lunch, you have the company of your ski group for a big chunk of the day. If the group gets on well, there are sometimes evening meals out too.
Borovets can be a bit rough round the edges but go looking for fun and there's lots to be had.
I stayed in the Iglika before and liked it, fairly basic but good location and food ok.
1st few days of ski lessons can be a bit slow but stick with it and mid week you should start all skiing together (rather than one at a time) which cuts down the waiting.
I don't think you need to spend too much on kit. somewhere like Go Outdoors etc is good value.
Good on you for giving it a go.
Borovets can be a bit rough round the edges but go looking for fun and there's lots to be had.
I stayed in the Iglika before and liked it, fairly basic but good location and food ok.
1st few days of ski lessons can be a bit slow but stick with it and mid week you should start all skiing together (rather than one at a time) which cuts down the waiting.
I don't think you need to spend too much on kit. somewhere like Go Outdoors etc is good value.
Good on you for giving it a go.
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Hi PhilThanks for the advise and will be having a look at Go Outdoors as well.
I will certainly try and look for Phil, Mick and Dave at The Titanic bar, so if you see or hear a complete stranger asking around for you guys don't worry and give me a nudge
Thanks again
Steve
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If your passing the White Majic, opposite Samakov Hotel call in ask for Richy (Snow Plough), Paul and Dick(dbut). Pint waiting on the bar for you.
Skier or Boarder welcome.
S.P. Jan 23rd.
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I'll certainly take you up on that one Richy, thanks. Make sure it's a cold one !Steve
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I dont like the sound of the word one. It doesnt fit in our vocbulary.Look forward to seeing you.dbut
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Hi dbut
working hard again I see, any luck with Fernie ? I recall those bus ques in Lake Louise
Am on nights but can feel a cold or something coming on, so am hitting the beechams and Eunice is rubbing the vic on
S.P.
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Best deal I can get at moment is £1261 all in upgrades etc.Mate in travel agents says wait till just after christmas and if cant get any better will book it.dbut
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try TK maxx just after christmas - they have some really nice and cheap ski wearre: Borovets and skiing for the first time
I will have a look Louisa, thanks for the advise.Steve
